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Post by franciszek on May 8, 2008 0:51:43 GMT 1
In the UK this week so far the sun has finally emerged here are some photos.These are last years strawberries i just got them to see if they would grow i have not my fathers green fingers but like to think i try.   |
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Post by Bonobo on May 8, 2008 21:09:07 GMT 1
In the UK this week so far the sun has finally emerged here are some photos.These are last years strawberries i just got them to see if they would grow i have not my fathers green fingers but like to think i try. The weather is similar, I suppose. The sun shines but the wind is still cold and it gets chilly in shade. But I am wearing a T-shirt anyway. |
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Post by monka on May 30, 2008 16:46:19 GMT 1
It's hot  at last I hate rainy weather  in Tarnów is about 30 Celsius centigrade |
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Post by franciszek on May 30, 2008 18:35:28 GMT 1
its been very warm here ive had internet problems back online now
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Post by Bonobo on May 30, 2008 20:40:02 GMT 1
It's hot at last I hate rainy weather in Tarnów is about 30 Celsius centigrade Yes, it is hot but not too much. Just fine. |
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Post by Bonobo on May 30, 2008 20:41:18 GMT 1
its been very warm here ive had internet problems back online now Franciszek, I was really worried about you. I`m glad your connection problems are over. Now you have a lot of posts to catch up with. |
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Post by franciszek on May 30, 2008 21:13:34 GMT 1
its been very warm here ive had internet problems back online now Franciszek, I was really worried about you. I`m glad your connection problems are over. Now you have a lot of posts to catch up with. thanks for the concern i have also cut a tendon in my finger of my right hand so i am quite handicapped as my finger is in a splint no good for an engineer so life is a bit sad at the moment but the forum will be good therapy nice to see its still growing |
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Post by monka on May 31, 2008 18:12:15 GMT 1
Bonobo---> yes just fine  we can sunbath at last Franciszek ---> I'm sorry for you, get well soon! |
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Post by jeanne on May 31, 2008 20:47:40 GMT 1
i have also cut a tendon in my finger of my right hand so i am quite handicapped as my finger is in a splint no good for an engineer so life is a bit sad at the moment but the forum will be good therapy nice to see its still growing franciszek, This is not a good thing! I hope your finger mends soon! |
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Post by franciszek on May 31, 2008 21:47:07 GMT 1
i have also cut a tendon in my finger of my right hand so i am quite handicapped as my finger is in a splint no good for an engineer so life is a bit sad at the moment but the forum will be good therapy nice to see its still growing franciszek, This is not a good thing! I hope your finger mends soon! thanks for concern i have to see the doctor on the 05/06 so i will let you know the outcome |
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Post by gleite on Aug 23, 2008 18:31:57 GMT 1
What about the weather today in Poland?
Can anyone tell me how it is going to be like by mid-september?
I am worried about what kind of clothing to take to Poland...
I've never experienced cold (snow) and everything... Please let me understand a bit better alll this cold!!!!!!!
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Post by Bonobo on Aug 23, 2008 22:48:37 GMT 1
What about the weather today in Poland? Can anyone tell me how it is going to be like by mid-september? I am worried about what kind of clothing to take to Poland... I've never experienced cold (snow) and everything... Please let me understand a bit better alll this cold!!!!!!! The weather is changeable. Today it is hot and sunny, tomorrow chilly, cloudy and wet. If you plan to stay in Poland during the wintertime, you should take warm clothes because winter can be freezing. Global warming has worked here too, e.g., last winter was quite mild but you never know... So, an anorak and boots are a must. If you don`t possess them now, you will be able to buy them quite cheaply in a hypermarket here.... |
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Post by gleite on Aug 27, 2008 2:51:07 GMT 1
Really?
Wow, I guess I'll have to save some money then...
My clothes aren't that warm so that I could stay long time in temperatures below zero... Thanks again Bonobo!
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Post by gigi on Aug 27, 2008 4:20:20 GMT 1
Really? My clothes aren't that warm so that I could stay long time in temperatures below zero... Tips for Winter Dress for Eastern Europe: A Warm Coat Eastern Europeans who are used to brutal winters wear coats made of fur, wool, or other insulating materials. Any coat you buy should be longer than waist length and windproof. A Hat The traditional Russian-style fur hat complete with ear flaps doesn't only represent a funny stereotype. These hats are designed to protect the wearer's head and ears from the bitter cold weather. Some sort of head covering will be essential. Choose a hat for its practical qualities over fashion. Although you may find that the traditional style hat, or a version of it, offers both . . . once you get used to how you look in the mirror. Waterproof Boots A pair of warm, comfortable boots may be the most important accessory during the winter months. The coldest months in Eastern Europe can have heavy snowfall. The snow tends to be deep and not melt off until spring. Make sure that your boots cover the ankle so that you don't get wet feet while trudging around in the snow. They should be comfortable enough to walk long distances in and be able to accommodate your feet and heavy, warm socks. Gloves Purchase well-insulated gloves made of quality materials that fit well and cover the wrists. Scarf A woolen scarf tucked into your coat can protect your neck and throat and block chilly winds. It is better to have a coat with a high collar than to depend upon a scarf to protect your neck from the cold, but if you don't have a coat with a high collar, buy a scarf that is long and warm enough to be useful against the weather. Layers While you'll need to wear warm clothing when going outside, you'll want to be comfortable inside. The best way to insure that you don't freeze while outside and don't boil inside is to wear layers of clothing. |
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Post by Bonobo on Aug 30, 2008 18:11:28 GMT 1
Tips for Winter Dress for Eastern Europe: A Warm Coat Eastern Europeans who are used to brutal winters wear coats made of fur, wool, or other insulating materials. Any coat you buy should be longer than waist length and windproof. Yes, but people also wear anoraks which are more practical than coats and equally warm. Those Russian style hats are not worn in Poland because winters are not so harsh, secondly, the association is a bit exacerbating ;D ;D ;D Yesterday I tidied a wardrobe in the hall and found my old Russian style hat made of rabbit fur, I didn`t throw it away though my wife ordered me to. I put it back in the wardrobe. It is a nice keepsake from my school years. I seldom wear a hat on a typical day because I don`t stay outside for too long. But when going for a walk in the park, yes. This is all true. Yes. But any gloves are OK, quality is not so important. I always use a scarf because I believe my throat and neck areas are sensitive to cold wind. But I see many people going without them, flapping open collars, and they seem to be OK. In Polish it is called "like an onion." |
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Post by jeanne on Aug 31, 2008 1:19:09 GMT 1
In Polish it is called "like an onion." I love the expression 'like an onion'! I'm going to use that from now on...it's 'way more poetic than 'dressing in layers.' ;D |
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Post by gigi on Aug 31, 2008 2:17:55 GMT 1
In Polish it is called "like an onion." I love the expression 'like an onion'! I'm going to use that from now on...it's 'way more poetic than 'dressing in layers.' ;D Bonobo will probably enjoy this one: A woman's chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats - Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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Post by Bonobo on Aug 31, 2008 7:18:56 GMT 1
In Polish it is called "like an onion." I love the expression 'like an onion'! I'm going to use that from now on...it's 'way more poetic than 'dressing in layers.' ;D To be more exact, it should be "like a little onion." In Polish - na cebulkę. Cebulka is diminutive of cebula. I love the expression 'like an onion'! I'm going to use that from now on...it's 'way more poetic than 'dressing in layers.' ;D Bonobo will probably enjoy this one: A woman's chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats - Nathaniel Hawthorne Aaa, I didn`t know this. But it might bear a grain of truth... Did he use this in Scarlet Letter??? |
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Post by jeanne on Aug 31, 2008 12:16:31 GMT 1
Bonobo will probably enjoy this one: A woman's chastity consists, like an onion, of a series of coats - Nathaniel Hawthorne gigi, Where on earth did you find that quote...and what is it from? I'm quite a fan of Hawthorne and living near Salem, I have toured both the house where he lived as a child and 'The House of Seven Gables'!! |
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Post by gigi on Aug 31, 2008 14:57:22 GMT 1
gigi, Where on earth did you find that quote...and what is it from? I'm quite a fan of Hawthorne and living near Salem, I have toured both the house where he lived as a child and 'The House of Seven Gables'!! I don't think that it was from one of his books - just something he said in "real life". The quote is from brainyquote.com: www.brainyquote.com/Here is the page with other quotes from Hawthorne: www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/nathaniel_hawthorne.htmlHappy reading! Gigi |
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Post by valpomike on Aug 31, 2008 15:35:35 GMT 1
The weather in Poland, I think is much like the weather in the Midwest. Can this be?
Mike
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Post by gigi on Aug 31, 2008 17:54:26 GMT 1
The weather in Poland, I think is much like the weather in the Midwest. Can this be? Mike Average January temps here last winter were −10 °C (13 °F). But that is temperature without the wind chill factor, which can make it feel like -37 °C (-35 °F). Who wants to come for a visit? ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by valpomike on Aug 31, 2008 19:42:50 GMT 1
I have wanted to spend Christmas in Poland, since, I don't know when, and some day, I will.
Mike
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Post by gigi on Sept 4, 2008 13:53:26 GMT 1
This sounds like an opportunity for some wintertime fun!  Sledge runs All-year artificially iced chute was constructed on the Kolorowa slope in Karpacz. Poland’s longest metal pipe meanders on the distance of 1060 metres. It has fourteen bends, two tunnels and the world’s only spiral turn. With the possibility of running at the speed of 35 kilometres per hour, this chute provides lots of excitement. Any little elevation covered with snow is enough for children to come out and play with sledges. All Polish winter sports centres host kids, although not all of them have so attractive sledge runs as Karpacz, Bielsko-Biala or Szczyrk. Szczyrk boasts a natural 1000 metre- long chute leading from the Karkoszczonka Pass to Szczyrk Biala. Sledge riding for recreational purposes can be enjoyed in many places. Winter sports organizers prepare slopes for both skiers and sledge riders. Sledge riding can be enjoyed in Zakopane as well as in the nearby Bukowina Tatrzanska. Slopes for sledge riders in the Bieszczady and the Beskids can also be recommended, especially in Krynica, Zegiestow, Rajcza, Zwardon, Wisla, Ustron, Rabka, and in dozens of smaller winter sports centres. Downhill ride on anything Sledging is not the only mode of riding downhill. The National Downhill Riding on Anything Contest is held in Karpacz in February. The participants try their chance on all sorts of unusual vehicles. There are contests for the biggest snowman, for the champion of carving in snow as well as snowball wars, and many similar events. |
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Post by valpomike on Sept 4, 2008 17:48:18 GMT 1
Are there still horse drawn sledge rides, all around? If yes, where are most, and what would the cost be?
Mike
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Post by Bonobo on Sept 5, 2008 10:45:12 GMT 1
This sounds like an opportunity for some wintertime fun! Sledge runs All-year artificially iced chute was constructed on the Kolorowa slope in Karpacz. Poland’s longest metal pipe meanders on the distance of 1060 metres. It has fourteen bends, two tunnels and the world’s only spiral turn. With the possibility of running at the speed of 35 kilometres per hour, this chute provides lots of excitement. Downhill ride on anything Sledging is not the only mode of riding downhill. The National Downhill Riding on Anything Contest is held in Karpacz in February. The participants try their chance on all sorts of unusual vehicles. There are contests for the biggest snowman, for the champion of carving in snow as well as snowball wars, and many similar events. Are there still horse drawn sledge rides, all around? If yes, where are most, and what would the cost be? Mike There are but not all around. Only in wintertime and mostly in the mountains. Cost - about 100 - 150 zlotys per person. polandsite.proboards104.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=290&page=3#2894 |
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in Tarnów is about 30 Celsius centigrade 
we can sunbath at last 
